- permitting the pairing of an element of one group with a corresponding element of another group
- Math. designating a correspondence such that each member of a set has just one partner in another set, and no element in either is without a partner
adjective
The definition of one-to-one refers to a situation where every item has a pair.
When there is one teacher for every student, this is an example of a one-to-one ratio.
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adjective
- Allowing the pairing of each member of a class uniquely with a member of another class.
- Mathematics Relating to or being a correspondence between two sets that assigns to each member of one set exactly one member of the other set.
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Adjective
(comparative more one-to-one, superlative most one-to-one)
- Matching each member of one set with a member of another set.
- There is a one-to-one relationship between days with large cash shortages and his workdays.
- (chiefly UK) Involving direct communication between two people. Used especially to refer to situations in which one person is teaching one other person.
- (mathematics, of a function) Injective, being an injection: having the property that no two elements of the domain are mapped to the same image.
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Sentence Examples
- A good place to find an experienced business person who can mentor you through your startup phase is SCORE, an organization of retired business people who are available to provide one-to-one advice.
- Although the video game is not a direct one-to-one recreation of the Hollywood movie from 2006, it is loosely based on the same universe and collection of characters.
- It can be a little difficult comparing the RAZR on a one-to-one basis against other mobile phones out there, as there are several different versions of the handset.
- Since it can be difficult to find an emerald-cut diamond with a one-to-one length and width ratio, you might consider another popular vintage diamond cut.
- Playing certain games fosters group activity and social interaction, while others foster the development of one-to-one relationships and friendships.
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